Sector-based support
The City offers one-on-one guidance to help new businesses in a variety of sectors open quickly, including access to capital, innovative programs, and technical assistance. Resources include:
City Liaison: Specialized assistance in navigating city government including permitting and zoning help, and a single point of contact at the city to coordinate services for the unique needs of your industry.
Workforce Services: Assistance with employee recruitment, subsidized job training for new hires and skills upgrading, and employee bonding and retention services. San Francisco provides customized hiring and employee training services to companies including financial assistance for training programs and recruitment assistance for pre-screening potential employees.
Real Estate: Site selection, relocation, and expansion assistance with guidance towards areas that are zoned and appropriate for your needs.
Business Development: Access to an extensive network of business resources and referrals, focused on the needs of the individual business, as well as training and education referrals.
For information and direct help, contact a team member below who specializes in your industry.
Contact
Financial & Professional Services
Tourism
Laurel Arvanitidis
laurel.arvanitidis@sfgov.org
Nightlife and Entertainment
Ben Van Houten
ben.vanhouten@sfgov.org
Nonprofits
Jerry Trotter
jerry.trotter@sfgov.org
Technology
Clean Technology and Green Business
Life Sciences and Health Care
Manish Goyal
manish.goyal@sfgov.org
International
Mark Chandler
mark.chandler@sfgov.org
Fashion
Manufacturing, Production, Distribution, and Repair (PDR)
Retail
Laurel Arvanitidis
laurel.arvanitidis@sfgov.org
Film
Manijeh Fata
manijeh.fata@sfgov.org